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Why Do Fish Tacos Suck In LA?

Why Do Fish Tacos Suck In LA?

Update: 2025-05-28
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Why do fish tacos in Los Angeles so often miss the mark? In this episode of Taqueando, James Beard Award-winning food writer Bill Esparza is joined by The LA Food Podcast host Luca Servodio to unpack what makes Ensenada-style fish tacos so iconic—and why LA rarely gets them right. From batter debates to the importance of tortillas and double-fried fish, we break down the key elements that separate the great from the forgettable.


Plus, we share where you can go in LA to get a glimpse of Baja flavor and dish on where we’ve been eating lately: Moo’s Craft Barbecue, Panamanian newcomer Sí! Mon in Venice, and Daniele Uditi’s brand-new Lele Dinner Club. In the Q&A, Bill shares tips on seasoning steak, how to find the best places to eat when traveling, and whether or not Cabo is actually a good food city.


🔍 Keywords: Ensenada fish tacos, best fish tacos in LA, Bill Esparza, Luca Servodio, LA food podcast, Moo’s Craft BBQ, Sí! Mon Venice, Lele Dinner Club, Daniele Uditi, Cabo food, travel dining tips

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Why Do Fish Tacos Suck In LA?

Why Do Fish Tacos Suck In LA?

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